Joseph W. Padilla Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph W. Padilla of Montezuma, New Mexico, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 25, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfonso Padilla and Lucinda Lucero Padilla; his siblings, Sally Garcia Martinez (Carlos), Helen Martinez and Gilbert Padilla; his grandson Carlos Julian Padilla; his nephews, Roderick Padilla and Charles Martinez; his parents-in-law, Patricio Lujan and Mary N. Lujan; his niece Aspen Rawlings; and his brothers-in-law, Mark Saad and Ray Coca.

He is survived by: his wife Jacqueline Padilla; his children, Katherine Padilla Sanchez (John) and Carlos Padilla; his grandchildren, Arturo Sanchez (Antonio), Amanda Sanchez (Mike Jr.) and Alicia Sanchez; his great grandchildren, Josiah Joseph "JJ" and Luca; his godchildren, Andrea Sanchez, Armando Coca, Alfonso Padilla, Aaron Padilla and Erica McElroy; his in-laws, Geraldine Lujan, Mary Grace Montoya (Ron), Sylvia Lujan-Saad, Patricio C. Lujan (Gloria), Eileen Coca, Estefanita Rawlings (David) and Monica Tavenner (John); his nieces and nephews, Angela (Mike), Gilbert Jr. (Angela), Donald (Geri), Cynthia (Johnny), Lorraine (Gary), Louis, Gina, Yolanda (Robert), Diane (Andy), Anita (Marvin), Monica (Alberto), Bianca, Patricio, Armando (Adriana), Mario (Ruth), Reyna, Sarah (Justin), Henry (Heather), John Carlos and Diego; and his granddaughter Andrea Sanchez. He is also survived by many other nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, and numerous good friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Hall Repair Fund, 403 Valencia Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701.